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"If we can’t do our jobs and fund the government, we don’t deserve a paycheck – plain and simple."
Published: Monday, November 17th, 2025 @ 11:08 pm By: Daily Wire
"If we can’t do our jobs and fund the government, we don’t deserve a paycheck – plain and simple."
 
The longest federal government shutdown in US history ended Wednesday night after the House passed a clean continuing resolution (CR), 222-209 and President Donald Trump signed off on the measure.
The longest federal government shutdown in US history ended Wednesday night after the House passed a clean continuing resolution (CR), 222-209 and President Donald Trump signed off on the measure.
 
"Do I go to work and not get a paycheck and not put food on the table, or do I drive for Uber or Door Dash or wait tables?”
Published: Saturday, November 8th, 2025 @ 4:56 pm By: Daily Wire
"Do I go to work and not get a paycheck and not put food on the table, or do I drive for Uber or Door Dash or wait tables?”
 
Despite continued bloodshed in Gaza and the ongoing Democrat-driven government shutdown, much of the conversation on CNN was focused on Santos.
Published: Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 @ 7:10 pm By: Daily Wire
Despite continued bloodshed in Gaza and the ongoing Democrat-driven government shutdown, much of the conversation on CNN was focused on Santos.
 
“There are some people that really don't deserve to be taken care of and we'll take care of them in a different way."
Published: Saturday, October 18th, 2025 @ 9:22 am By: Daily Wire
“There are some people that really don't deserve to be taken care of and we'll take care of them in a different way."
 
A group of House conservatives are requesting an update from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on spending negotiations ahead of yet another set of deadlines that could trigger a government shutdown and suggested a back-up plan that could trigger across-the-board spending cuts
Published: Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 @ 2:15 pm By: Daily Wire
A group of House conservatives are requesting an update from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on spending negotiations ahead of yet another set of deadlines that could trigger a government shutdown and suggested a back-up plan that could trigger across-the-board spending cuts
 
The GOP-led House voted on Thursday to pass another short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown over the objection of a group of conservative members who were angling to get border security reforms attached and rein in the national debt.
The GOP-led House voted on Thursday to pass another short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown over the objection of a group of conservative members who were angling to get border security reforms attached and rein in the national debt.
 
The GOP-led House screeched to a halt on Wednesday one day after lawmakers passed a bipartisan stopgap measure to avert a government shutdown.
The GOP-led House screeched to a halt on Wednesday one day after lawmakers passed a bipartisan stopgap measure to avert a government shutdown.
 
The GOP-led House passed a short-term spending bill on Tuesday to avert a government shutdown before the deadline at the end of the week.
The GOP-led House passed a short-term spending bill on Tuesday to avert a government shutdown before the deadline at the end of the week.
 
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced a “two-step” short-term spending measure to avoid a government shutdown.
Published: Sunday, November 26th, 2023 @ 9:37 am By: Daily Wire
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced a “two-step” short-term spending measure to avoid a government shutdown.
 
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) shared a novel approach to keeping the federal government funded while a politically-divided Congress works to reach an agreement on spending legislation.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) shared a novel approach to keeping the federal government funded while a politically-divided Congress works to reach an agreement on spending legislation.
 
Amid a looming government shutdown now only days away and Congress returning home for the weekend, the Democrats spoke to the American people and threatened to keep the government open.
Amid a looming government shutdown now only days away and Congress returning home for the weekend, the Democrats spoke to the American people and threatened to keep the government open.
 
Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) slammed Democrats for blocking a two-week funding bill to avoid a government shutdown because it didn’t allocate any funding to Ukraine.
Published: Sunday, November 5th, 2023 @ 7:46 am By: Daily Wire
Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) slammed Democrats for blocking a two-week funding bill to avoid a government shutdown because it didn’t allocate any funding to Ukraine.
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) flashed confidence in his ability to prevail over an effort to remove him as speaker following the passage of a short-term spending bill that averted a government shutdown.
Published: Saturday, October 21st, 2023 @ 5:25 pm By: Daily Wire
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) flashed confidence in his ability to prevail over an effort to remove him as speaker following the passage of a short-term spending bill that averted a government shutdown.
 
The only member of the “Big Three” agencies that has not downgraded the U.S. credit rating from “AAA” status warned that another government shutdown would make the United States look weak compared to other top-rated nations.
Published: Monday, October 16th, 2023 @ 5:36 pm By: Daily Wire
The only member of the “Big Three” agencies that has not downgraded the U.S. credit rating from “AAA” status warned that another government shutdown would make the United States look weak compared to other top-rated nations.
 
A small group of House Republicans has said that they’re willing to risk a possible government shutdown, rejecting party leadership’s funding bills unless specific demands are met.
Published: Thursday, October 5th, 2023 @ 8:40 am By: Daily Wire
A small group of House Republicans has said that they’re willing to risk a possible government shutdown, rejecting party leadership’s funding bills unless specific demands are met.
 
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) said on Sunday he believes Congress should approve a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown.
Published: Monday, October 2nd, 2023 @ 10:15 am By: Daily Wire
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) said on Sunday he believes Congress should approve a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown.
 
The Department of the Interior is committed to upholding the highest standards of public access to and maintenance of America’s national parks and public lands.
Published: Friday, September 29th, 2023 @ 8:20 pm By: ENC NOW
The Department of the Interior is committed to upholding the highest standards of public access to and maintenance of America’s national parks and public lands.
 
America’s gross national debt surpassed $33 trillion for the first time in U.S. history on Monday as Washington, D.C., faces a potential government shutdown over federal spending.
America’s gross national debt surpassed $33 trillion for the first time in U.S. history on Monday as Washington, D.C., faces a potential government shutdown over federal spending.
 
The House nixed plans for more votes this week after GOP leadership failed to advance a defense spending bill a second time as the government heads toward a possible shutdown in nine days.
The House nixed plans for more votes this week after GOP leadership failed to advance a defense spending bill a second time as the government heads toward a possible shutdown in nine days.
 
Three years ago this week, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a litany of bills passed by the state legislature that would’ve allowed some small businesses to reopen and communities to gather for fireworks during the COIVD pandemic’s government-imposed shutdowns.
Three years ago this week, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a litany of bills passed by the state legislature that would’ve allowed some small businesses to reopen and communities to gather for fireworks during the COIVD pandemic’s government-imposed shutdowns.
 
A Republican lawmaker argued on Tuesday in favor of making a play for spending cuts without “fear” of a government shutdown as the appropriations process ramps up.
Published: Saturday, August 12th, 2023 @ 8:28 pm By: Daily Wire
A Republican lawmaker argued on Tuesday in favor of making a play for spending cuts without “fear” of a government shutdown as the appropriations process ramps up.
 
House GOP hardliners demand that leadership commit to cutting spending or risk losing their votes, setting up a possible government shutdown this fall.
Published: Thursday, July 27th, 2023 @ 1:06 am By: Daily Wire
House GOP hardliners demand that leadership commit to cutting spending or risk losing their votes, setting up a possible government shutdown this fall.
 
It’s been well-documented that government-forced school shutdowns during the pandemic have contributed to learning loss among students.
It’s been well-documented that government-forced school shutdowns during the pandemic have contributed to learning loss among students.
 
As Congress continued to conduct its final pieces of business before the holiday break, lawmakers warned that a total government shutdown could ensue if an agreement to send an additional package of tens of billions of dollars to Ukraine is not made by Friday.
As Congress continued to conduct its final pieces of business before the holiday break, lawmakers warned that a total government shutdown could ensue if an agreement to send an additional package of tens of billions of dollars to Ukraine is not made by Friday.
 
In the nick of time, Congress has passed a bipartisan $12 billion funding bill, narrowly avoiding a Ukrainian government shutdown.
Published: Friday, October 7th, 2022 @ 4:00 pm By: Babylon Bee
In the nick of time, Congress has passed a bipartisan $12 billion funding bill, narrowly avoiding a Ukrainian government shutdown.
 
The U.S. Senate passed a stopgap bill Thursday, seeking to avoid a partial government shutdown while also sending billions of dollars more to Ukraine.
Published: Monday, October 3rd, 2022 @ 6:54 pm By: Daily Wire
The U.S. Senate passed a stopgap bill Thursday, seeking to avoid a partial government shutdown while also sending billions of dollars more to Ukraine.
 
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced in a statement on Thursday night that he voted to avert a federal government shutdown and fund the government through February 18, 2022, but that he also strongly opposes vaccine mandates for private businesses from the federal government.
Published: Saturday, July 9th, 2022 @ 6:25 pm By: Daily Wire
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced in a statement on Thursday night that he voted to avert a federal government shutdown and fund the government through February 18, 2022, but that he also strongly opposes vaccine mandates for private businesses from the federal government.
 
Businesses are on the mend from government-induced Covid shutdowns.
Businesses are on the mend from government-induced Covid shutdowns.
 
Florida governor Ron DeSantis told members of the Cuban exile community in Miami on Tuesday that he would like Florida companies to help Cuban dissidents by beaming in internet services to groups coordinating protests on the ground in Havana.
Published: Sunday, August 8th, 2021 @ 4:59 pm By: Daily Wire
Florida governor Ron DeSantis told members of the Cuban exile community in Miami on Tuesday that he would like Florida companies to help Cuban dissidents by beaming in internet services to groups coordinating protests on the ground in Havana.
 
President Donald Trump has reportedly signed the $900 billion coronavirus stimulus bill and the $1.4 trillion spending bill thus averting a potential government shutdown.
President Donald Trump has reportedly signed the $900 billion coronavirus stimulus bill and the $1.4 trillion spending bill thus averting a potential government shutdown.
 
The number of weekly unemployment claims fell under 1 million last week for the first time since government shutdowns were instituted in mid-March.
Published: Friday, August 14th, 2020 @ 9:47 am By: Daily Wire
The number of weekly unemployment claims fell under 1 million last week for the first time since government shutdowns were instituted in mid-March.
 
Thanks to a decade of wise, conservative fiscal policy, North Carolina state government is better positioned financially to weather the economic fallout from the coronavirus shutdown.
Thanks to a decade of wise, conservative fiscal policy, North Carolina state government is better positioned financially to weather the economic fallout from the coronavirus shutdown.
 
Governments around the world say they are following 'The Science' with their draconian measures to stem the spread of the virus. But the science around Covid-19 is bitterly contested.
Governments around the world say they are following 'The Science' with their draconian measures to stem the spread of the virus. But the science around Covid-19 is bitterly contested.
 
In late March, I wrote about how North Carolina state government is likely better financially prepared than most states for the coronavirus shutdown, and certainly more prepared than it was prior to the Great Recession.
In late March, I wrote about how North Carolina state government is likely better financially prepared than most states for the coronavirus shutdown, and certainly more prepared than it was prior to the Great Recession.
 
The North Carolina House and Senate this week both passed omnibus bills in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government shutdown of the economy.
The North Carolina House and Senate this week both passed omnibus bills in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government shutdown of the economy.
 
Recently, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to House and Senate Appropriators urging them to protect Coast Guard death gratuities in the event of another government s
Published: Monday, June 3rd, 2019 @ 7:18 pm By: Thom Tillis
Recently, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to House and Senate Appropriators urging them to protect Coast Guard death gratuities in the event of another government s
 
Because of the federal government shutdown at the beginning of the year, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services continues to adjust distribution schedules for Food and Nutrition Services benefits.
Because of the federal government shutdown at the beginning of the year, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services continues to adjust distribution schedules for Food and Nutrition Services benefits.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement.
 
My fellow Americans, I am very proud to announce today that we have reached a deal to end the shutdown and re-open the federal government.
My fellow Americans, I am very proud to announce today that we have reached a deal to end the shutdown and re-open the federal government.
 

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